1 Corinthians 10:12 (esv) Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall.

words of hope in the face of change Jesus’ Final Words words of hope in the face of change John 14:1-3

John 14:1-3 (niv)  “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God ; believe also in me. [2] My Father's house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? [3] And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am…”

#1. Jesus’ Word of Comfort “Do not let your hearts be troubled…” Troubles from ‘Without’ Roman Rule, Religious Leaders, Spiritual Forces

#1. Jesus’ Word of Comfort “Do not let your hearts be troubled…” Troubles from ‘Without’ Roman Rule, Religious Leaders, Spiritual Forces Troubles from ‘Within” Peter, Thomas, James & John, Judas Iscariot

#1. Jesus’ Word of Comfort “Do not let your hearts be troubled…”

#1. Jesus’ Word of Comfort “Do not let your hearts be troubled…”

#1. Jesus’ Word of Comfort “Do not let your hearts be troubled…”

#1. Jesus’ Word of Comfort “Do not let your hearts be troubled…” Happily numb, so comfortable, we live in a bubble, a bubble. So comfortable, we cannot see the trouble…

#1. Jesus’ Word of Comfort “Do not let your hearts be troubled…” Happily numb, so comfortable, we live in a bubble, a bubble. So comfortable, we cannot see the trouble…

#1. Jesus’ Word of Comfort “Do not let your hearts be troubled…” Proverbs 14:12 (nkjv) There is a way that seems right to a man but the end thereof are the ways of death

#1. Jesus’ Word of Comfort “Do not let your hearts be troubled…” Proverbs 14:12 (nkjv) There is a way that seems right to a man but the end thereof are the ways of death Ephesians 4:17 “…in the futility of their thinking…”

#1. Jesus’ Word of Comfort “Do not let your hearts be troubled…” Proverbs 14:12 (nkjv) There is a way that seems right to a man but the end thereof are the ways of death Ephesians 4:17 “…in the futility of their thinking…” Matthew 24:35 “…heaven and earth will pass away…”

#2. Jesus’ Word of Security “…you believe in God, believe also in me…”

#2. Jesus’ Word of Security “…you believe in God, believe also in me…” Hope in despair - Moses Light in Darkness - Daniel Direction in Uncertainty - Nehemiah

#2. Jesus’ Word of Security Hebrews 11:13-16 These all died in faith, not having received the things promised, but having seen them and greeted them from afar, and having acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth. 14 For people who speak thus make it clear that they are seeking a homeland.15 If they had been thinking of that land from which they had gone out, they would have had opportunity to return. 16 But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared for them a city.

#2. Jesus’ Word of Security Hebrews 11:33-38 33 who through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced justice, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, 34 quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, were made strong out of weakness, became mighty in war, put foreign armies to flight. 35 Women received back their dead by resurrection. Some were tortured, refusing to accept release, so that they might rise again to a better life. 36 Others suffered mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment. 37 They were stoned, they were sawn in two,[a] they were killed with the sword. They went about in skins of sheep and goats, destitute, afflicted, mistreated—38 of whom the world was not worthy— wandering about in deserts and mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth.

#2. Jesus’ Word of Security “…you believe in God, believe also in me…” Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us

#2. Jesus’ Word of Security “…you believe in God, believe also in me…” The fulfillment of Genesis 3:15 Word made flesh of Isaaiah 7:14, 9:6 Son of Man with dominion & authority of Daniel 7:13-14 God of the new covenant spoken of by Jeremiah 31:31 New heart of flesh of Ezekiel 11:19

#2. Jesus’ Word of Security “…you believe in God, believe also in me…” Hope in despair - Moses Light in Darkness - Daniel Direction in Uncertainty - Nehemiah

#2. Jesus’ Word of Security “…you believe in God, believe also in me…” Hope in despair - desperation Light in Darkness - seeking Direction in Uncertainty - lost

#3. Jesus’ Word of Promise “…I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.”

#3. Jesus’ Word of Promise “…I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.” 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever.

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Jesus’ Word of HOPE Word of Comfort He cannot lie - Titus 1:2 He is faithful - 1 Corinthians 1:9 Word of Security Word of Promise

Jesus’ Word of HOPE Word of Comfort He cannot lie - Titus 1:2 He is faithful - 1 Corinthians 1:9 Word of Security Names written - Revelation 21:27 Life - John 10:10, Romans 6:4 Word of Promise

Jesus’ Word of HOPE Word of Comfort He cannot lie - Titus 1:2 He is faithful - 1 Corinthians 1:9 Word of Security Names written - Revelation 21:27 Life - John 10:10, Romans 6:4 Word of Promise Holy Spirit abides - Romans 5:5 Opens our eyes - 1 Corinthians 2:9-10

Jesus’ Word of HOPE He cannot lie Titus 1:2 He is faithful 1 Corinthians 1:9 Our names written in the book of life Revelation 21:27 Life abundant John 10:10 Life renewed Romans 6:4 Holy Spirit abides in us Romans 5:5 Opens our eyes to see 1 Corinthians 2:9-10

Jesus’ Word of HOPE John 14:1-3 NIV “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God ; believe also in me. [2] My Father's house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? [3] And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am…

words of hope in the face of change Jesus’ Final Words words of hope in the face of change John 14:1-3